Earthquakes 65 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico
Reported by USGS today.
No stronger detection stands among the 12 recorded within 20 km of this point since 10 March 2026 — 11 others scored the same. The last comparable one was on 23 July 2026.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 65 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico
USGS recorded magnitude 2.9 at a depth of 11 km.
Nearby, since 10 March 2026
- June 25, 2026 · score 0 · 5.2 km
- July 23, 2026 · score 0 · 5.5 km
- June 25, 2026 · score 0 · 6.1 km
How we know
One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 0 out of 100, at 60 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 0 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 60% |
| Coordinates | 19.0522, -66.4545 |
| Nearest City | Barceloneta (68 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-04T23:37:18.230Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/pr71530898 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 2.94 |
| Depth | 11.07 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Sig | 133 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 0/100, 65 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico), based on data from usgs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.